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Meanings of improperly in English

In an improper way.

Usage of improperly in English
1
The Texas Department of Public Safety has said the trooper acted improperly.
Reuters
2
Prasa improperly appointed media company KG Media to produce its Hambanathi Magazine.
The South African
3
How can prosecutors make sure they have not improperly obtained privileged information?
Reuters
4
Pompeo denied wrongdoing, repeating earlier assertions that Linick had improperly leaked information.
Reuters
5
I do; and you will pardon me if I say improperly so.
Precaution: A Novel
6
Specifically, any elected representative who behaved improperly should be forced to resign.
The Irish Times
7
It is unseemly to come to a maiden's chamber so improperly dressed!
The lady elizabeth
8
Part of the money thus improperly obtained was spent for election purposes.
Maxims and Opinions of Field-Marshal His Grace the Duke of Welli...
9
Sadie, you should not encourage Julia in speaking improperly to her sister.
Ester Ried
10
It occurs when a trading firm improperly sells a contract to itself.
Reuters
11
N.B.-Nogentlemen can possibly be admitted in boots, or otherwise improperly dressed.
No Defense, Volume 3.
12
When, however, he exerts improperly, calamities overtake the creatures of the world.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 / Books 8,...
13
There is likewise a small-sized partridge, which is improperly called the quail.
The Western World / Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural H...
14
The bylaw said it was an offence to improperly dispose of waste.
Radio NZ
15
But there are others who become ill if they are improperly fed.
Maintaining Health (Formerly Health and Efficiency)
16
Kabila's camp denies that it is improperly trying to influence the election.
Reuters
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United States of America
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Ireland
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United Kingdom
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